Overview
Omnicom Health Group is the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world—partnering with clients to achieve meaningful change through better, more innovative communications. With more than 5,000 dedicated healthcare communications specialists from every corner of science, medicine, marketing, and communications, we recognize that it takes the best of talent to deliver the best of health.
Title : Freelance Benefits & Leave Specialist
Location : New York, NY
Department/Discipline : Human Resources
Overview :
The ideal candidate is an independent thinker with 3 years in benefits administration with knowledge of full cycle multi-state leave administration and will have a genuine interest in benefits, including health and welfare retirement, and employee perks. Being employee-focused and thriving in a fast-paced environment are key to success in this role. They are a naturally curious problem solver that enjoys learning and is not afraid to ask questions.
Responsibilities:
Support the administration of high-volume benefit programs, such as health and welfare plans, disability, family leave, commuter, workers compensation, retirement plans, and time, with a strong emphasis on the area of compliance.
Process carrier/vendor billing for disability, PFL, and compliance postings.
Conduct audits on leaves of absence and various other areas of benefits.
Administer reasonable accommodation requests.
Serve as a backup to triaging requests that are sent to shared benefits inbox.
Support employees with questions and inquiries regarding benefit offerings and escalated issues
Support activities and communications related to annual enrollment, new program offerings, and other seasonal events and projects
Source employee perks and discounts
Experience:
Prior experience supporting employees in resolving benefit issues.
Experience working with NY Workers Compensation Board, employee accommodations and related requests and vendor invoicing and billing.
Knowledge in time and attendance, state sick leave laws as well as knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to programs such as COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, OSHA, and state programs throughout the US required.
Familiarity or direct knowledge of Federal & State HR Law, including but not limited to: NY, NJ, AZ, CA, CO, CT, & WA.
Able to navigate a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple work streams with calm and care.
Strong Excel PowerPoint and HRIS reporting skills
Discretion and strong attention to detail needed.
Bachelor’s degree (Preferably with a focus in Human Resources)
The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.
Company Omnicom Health Group Category Human Resources Location US-NY-New York Job ID 2024-45926 LI #LI-AQ1 Min USD $0.00/Yr.
